Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a respected and growing litigation firm in North Orange County to identify an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This is an excellent temp to hire opportunity for a detail-oriented litigation professional who enjoys managing cases from inception, collaborating with attorneys, and supporting complex civil litigation matters.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. Strong communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and a willingness to take ownership of responsibilities are essential for success in this role.

Please note: This is a fully onsite position. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Positive, professional, and service-oriented attitude
• Collaborative team player who values partnership and communication
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership
• Organized, responsive, and dependable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of civil litigation, from initial case development through trial preparation and trial support.
• Manage discovery processes, including drafting subpoenas, tracking responses, and organizing records.
• Review, analyze, summarize, and synthesize large volumes of records and case-related data.
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies, medical record summaries, employment record summaries, and deposition summaries.
• Draft and prepare meet and confer correspondence and assist with discovery-related matters.
• Support motion practice, including drafting and assisting with oppositions, discovery motions, motions to continue trial, and related pleadings.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit management, witness files, trial binders, and document organization.
• Maintain case files and ensure documents are accurately organized within document management systems.
• Conduct legal and factual research utilizing web-based legal research tools and databases.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and litigation teams to support case strategy and case management.
• Accurately track and record billable time in accordance with firm requirements.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of paralegal experience in a law firm environment.
• Civil litigation experience is required.
• Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records, employment records, discovery responses, and deposition transcripts.
• Familiarity with discovery procedures and records management.
• Experience supporting motion practice and trial preparation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience working in a paperless environment; experience with iManage or similar document management systems is a plus.
• Strong legal research skills utilizing online legal research platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program required.